Patients downplay symptoms to friends, family, and doctors
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What’s In A Note?: The Use of Electronic Health Records
The dictum “to write as long as possible” has become the norm for some physicians. Quality, not quantity, should be our goal.
A Rheumatologic Perspective on Intimacy and Chronic Illness
Sexual dysfunction is frequently one of the first manifestations of physical illness, but is often not inquired about on routine reviews of systems.
Medical Practice Mergers: Being Bigger Has its Advantages
A merger of medical practices can provide significant and long-term benefits to a rheumatology practice. However, a number of difficult decisions and legal issues must be addressed.
Désirée Van Der Heijde, MD, PhD, a Key Driver of Treatment Advances
Dr. van der Heijde learned early in her career that serendipity often plays a role in clinical research and treatment advances.
Lupus Survey Finds Gaps in Communication
More than 90% of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients experience a communication gap with their family and with their care team, according to a recent survey conducted by GfK Roper North America. The survey found that many SLE patients downplay their symptoms to friends, family, and even their doctors.
Basics of Biologic Joint Reconstruction
For young patients especially, this can delay knee replacement and provide better outcomes.
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) can Help Combat Insurance Frustrations
When it comes to dealing with insurance companies, the rules seem to change frequently and always in an arbitrary and capricious way. The ACR is trying its best to protect rheumatologists, but we need your help!
Reflections on Living with Lupus, and on Treating It
There are some people whose purpose in life is to entertain. Some of us are fortunate to have them as our patients.
Five Ways to Get Involved in the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Simple Tasks Campaign
Last September, the ACR launched its first public relations campaign, called Simple Tasks. Here are five ways you can become a part of this important campaign.
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